- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Łódź, Poland compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Łódź (Poland) is 23% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 zł (元36) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 zł (元31) | 元10 | + 211% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (元15) | 元10 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.49 zł (元4.53) | 元12 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 6 zł (元11) | 元8 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.07 zł (元9) | 元8 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (元32) | 元20 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.80 zł (元5.10) | 元12 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.51 zł (元4.57) | 元8 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 zł (元5.11) | 元6.00 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 zł (元36) | 元30 | + 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.18 zł (元9) | 元5.00 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05 zł (元3.73) | 元20 | - 81% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Łódź (Poland) is 28% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,325 zł (元4,231) | 元3,000 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,671 zł (元3,042) | 元1,500 | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 519 zł (元945) | 元400 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,175 zł (元2,138) | 元2,000 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 844 zł (元1,536) | 元1,000 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 275 zł (元501) | 元300 | + 67% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 47 zł (元86) | 元100 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,879 zł (元3,420) | 元4,000 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (元763) | 元600 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 zł (元35) | 元30 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 zł (元28) | 元50 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Łódź (Poland) is 38% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 275 zł (元500) | 元300 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 113 zł (元205) | 元500 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 283 zł (元515) | 元500 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 298 zł (元542) | 元500 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Łódź (Poland) is 30% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 65,000 zł (元118,293) | 元300,000 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.28 zł (元10) | 元6.00 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 75 zł (元136) | 元150 | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 zł (元47) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Łódź (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 zł (元25) | 元10 | + 150% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 zł (元47) | 元20 | + 137% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (元182) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16 zł (元30) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (元21) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (元21) | 元30 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.65 zł (元8) | 元12 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (元12) | 元5.00 | + 147% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 zł (元51) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Łódź (Poland) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63 zł (元115) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 zł (元80) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 zł (元210) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 zł (元164) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 zł (元28) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 zł (元12) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 zł (元11) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,100 zł (元3,821) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29 zł (元0.53) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 zł (元197) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13 zł (元23) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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元8,900
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,487
(4,114 zł)
in Łódź.
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